The US Army plans to evaluate up to 15 counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) in Morocco in 2027 as part of an accelerated initiative to deliver proven counter-drone technologies to soldiers within 180 days.
The initiative will bring together the Army’s Southern European Task Force–Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) to address urgent capability gaps in protecting forward command posts and operational locations against unmanned aerial threats.
Soldier-led demonstrations are scheduled for February and March 2027 in Tan-Tan, southwestern Morocco. These will be followed by operational assessments in April and May during the African Lion 2027 military exercise.
The programme highlights the US Army’s focus on rapidly evaluating and fielding counter-drone technologies to strengthen force protection. By involving soldiers in demonstrations and operational assessments, the initiative aims to assess system performance under realistic conditions and accelerate the delivery of effective C-UAS capabilities to frontline units.
